Comprehension Passage (Q/A) – “भाषा प्रवीणता परीक्षा विशेष”

Passage:

“World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918. It was one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history, involving many of the world’s great powers. The war was primarily fought in Europe, and it resulted in significant political, social, and economic changes. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 triggered the war, leading to a web of alliances and conflicts. The war saw the widespread use of new technologies such as machine guns, poison gas, and tanks, which contributed to the high casualty numbers. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially ended the war, imposing harsh penalties on Germany and setting the stage for future geopolitical tensions.”

Questions:

1. When did World War I take place, and what is it also known as?a) 1919, the Global War

   b) 1914 to 1918, the Great War

   c) 1939 to 1945, the Second World War

   d) 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War

2. What event triggered the start of World War I, as mentioned in the passage?a) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

   b) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

   c) The sinking of the Lusitania

   d) The Russian Revolution

3. In which part of the world was World War I primarily fought?a) Asia

   b) North America

   c) Europe

   d) Africa

4. What impact did new technologies, such as machine guns and poison gas, have on the war, according to the passage?a) They led to peaceful negotiations.

   b) They contributed to high casualty numbers.

   c) They resulted in the swift conclusion of the war.

   d) They had no significant impact.

5. What historical document officially ended World War I, and what were some of its consequences?a) The Treaty of Tordesillas, which resulted in peace and prosperity worldwide.

   b) The Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh penalties on Germany and set the stage for future geopolitical tensions.

   c) The Declaration of Independence, which granted independence to many nations.

   d) The Emancipation Proclamation, which abolished slavery.

These questions are designed to assess the reader’s comprehension of the key facts and details presented in the passage about World War I.

The correct answers are as follows: 1 – b,

2 – b,

3 – c,

4 – b,

5 – b.